Welcome to Pharm D Open House Teresa Cavanaugh

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Welcome to Pharm. D Open House Teresa Cavanaugh, Pharm. D, MS, BCPS Assistant Dean

Welcome to Pharm. D Open House Teresa Cavanaugh, Pharm. D, MS, BCPS Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Schedule for the day 1: 00 1: 20 1: 50 Welcome / Curriculum Overview

Schedule for the day 1: 00 1: 20 1: 50 Welcome / Curriculum Overview Pre-Professional Courses/Admission Criteria/Application Procedures Careers in Pharmacy - Faculty Panel 2: 20 2: 45 3: 00 3: 15 Student Life Panel Making Yourself Competitive for Pharmacy School Admission Guided Tours & Advising Dessert Reception

What do you think about when you think of a pharmacist? November 1, 2020

What do you think about when you think of a pharmacist? November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 3

What makes us “Top 10”? • Active, award winning student organizations • Health Science

What makes us “Top 10”? • Active, award winning student organizations • Health Science Center – Only AHC with 6 health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus • Innovative Pharm. D. curriculum with an integrative design to promote greater student learning and achievement of quality educational outcomes

What makes us “Top 10”? • Innovative Pharmacy Practice – Preeminent faculty / extraordinary

What makes us “Top 10”? • Innovative Pharmacy Practice – Preeminent faculty / extraordinary staff – Top of their license – Ambulatory care, infectious disease, pediatrics, critical care • Medication Therapy Management Communication and Care Center

What makes us “Top 10”? • Strong alumni support – > 12, 000 •

What makes us “Top 10”? • Strong alumni support – > 12, 000 • Quality experiential education program across the state of Florida and in selected sites in other states and Europe • Top quality research experiences for pharmacy and graduate students

What makes us “Top 10”? • Internationally recognized research – > $14 million in

What makes us “Top 10”? • Internationally recognized research – > $14 million in research awards – 4 research centers • Pharmacogenomics (Personalized Medicine) D A • Natural Products Y • Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology. S • Food Drug Interaction Research Days

What does it mean to you that we are Top 10? • Environment •

What does it mean to you that we are Top 10? • Environment • Capacity • Engagement • Outcomes November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 12

UF Pharm. D. Curriculum Builds strengths that prepare you for career success • Become

UF Pharm. D. Curriculum Builds strengths that prepare you for career success • Become a collaborative healthcare team member – As the team’s pharmacist, you will be respected for your contributions to patient care • Solve the most challenging problems in practice Learn an evidence-based problem-solving approach • Lead change The pharmacy profession and the US healthcare system are changing and leaders are needed

UF Pharm. D. Curriculum • Become a respected healthcare professional – Develop high personal

UF Pharm. D. Curriculum • Become a respected healthcare professional – Develop high personal standards for practice • Develop a unique set of skills known to enhance an individual’s career. For example: – Innovative mindset – Self-directed learner – Effective communicator during difficult conversations – An advocate for patients and the pharmacy profession

LEARNING IS THE SAME ON ALL CAMPUSES November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 15

LEARNING IS THE SAME ON ALL CAMPUSES November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 15

Pharm. D. Curriculum Year 1 Foundations for practice Years 2 and 3 Learn in

Pharm. D. Curriculum Year 1 Foundations for practice Years 2 and 3 Learn in the context of patient care • Develop foundational knowledge and skills. • Expand apply your pharmacy knowledge & skills Year 4 Demonstrate in practice • Perform pharmacist responsibilities in actual practice Introductory Practice Experiences – community hospital Continuous Professional Practice Skills laboratories– perform practice tasks and learn through feedback Co-Curriculum & Continuous Personal and Professional Development prepare for career success

How You Will Learn: Blended Learning Online/Independent Study • Video lectures • Online modules

How You Will Learn: Blended Learning Online/Independent Study • Video lectures • Online modules • Virtual simulations Co-Curricular Activities • Health Screenings • Professional Organization Activities • Cultural experiences Face-to-Face Classroom Learning • Collaborative learning in teams • Skills Laboratory • Electronic Medical Records Experiential Learning 17

UFRx Pharm. D – 1 PD 3 4 5 6 Principles of Patient Centered

UFRx Pharm. D – 1 PD 3 4 5 6 Principles of Patient Centered Care Communication, Pharmaceutical Care, patient workup, Informatics & Patient Safety 7 8 Nov Dec 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 Feb 4 5 6 7 March 8 April Pathophysiology & Patient Assessment II 2 Cr Hr 3 Cr Hr Personal & Professional Development I Drug Delivery Systems Drug formulations, as well as devices used for drug delivery and targeted drug delivery. Critical Thinking, Problem-solving, 4 Cr Hr Interprofessional - Collaborator Self-Awareness, Patient Advocacy; Leadership; Innovation; Educator; 1 Cr Hr Principles of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology II Principles continued. 1 Cr Hr Principles of Drug Therapy Individualization Mechanisms underlying variability in drug response. Includes principles of biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics, Special populations 4 Cr Hr Personal & Professional Development II Principles of Law and Ethics 1 Cr Hr Integrated Module on Self-Care, OTC, drug supplements/herbals, etc. 3 Cr Hr Principles of Evidence Based Practice Biostatistics; health Information retrieval and evaluation; literature evaluation; evidence-based medicine/pharmacy. 3 Cr Hr Principles of Systems. Based Practice Health care delivery systems including Medication use systems (informatics & patient safety at the systems level). Insurance and assisting patients with coverage issues 1 Cr Hr Personal & Professional Development II Continued. Milestone 1 Interprofessional Education – IFH: A requirement of the Personal and Professional Development Courses; Hours count towards IPPE. Interprofessional Education – IFH – ongoing Professional Practice Skills I ( 1 Cr Hr): Patient interviewing, Professional Practice Skills II (1 Cr Hr): Patient assessment, communications, patient assessment, compounding. Patient Care 1: 3 Cr Hr Principles of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology I May 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 Cr Hr Social determinants of Principles of medicinal chemistry and health, health disparipharmacology. Structure Activity Relationships; ties, wellness strategies Molecular and cellular mechanisms of action. ORIENTATION Pathophysiology & Patient Assessment I 2 Cr Hr Population Health Jan Capstone Assessment /Remediation Community IPPE/ Remediation/Summer Break 2 Oct Spring Break 1 Sept Personal Development/Remediation Semester Break Aug compounding, communications (continues), Drug Information, literature evaluation, patient self-care, dispensing, patient safety.

Gato. Rx Class of 2022 83 Orlando 273 Students 49 Jacksonville 141 Gainesville Residency

Gato. Rx Class of 2022 83 Orlando 273 Students 49 Jacksonville 141 Gainesville Residency Status 13% 1% 14% 6% 18% 0% 26% 0% 35% 0% 5% 10% Florida Resident 15% 20% Percent of 1 PD Class Gender 57% 87% Out of State American Indian Asian Black, Non-Hispanic Non-resident Alien Not Reported Pacific Islander White, Non-Hispanic Race/Ethnicity Male 43% Female 25% 30% 35% 40%

Gato. Rx Class of 2022 Science GPA = 3. 37 (mean) Q 1 =

Gato. Rx Class of 2022 Science GPA = 3. 37 (mean) Q 1 = 3. 09 Q 3 = 3. 72 76% of students have a B. S. /B. A. degree 40% attended UF 76 th percentile (mean) Q 1 = 66 Q 3 = 90

Scholarships for Admitted Students > $200, 000

Scholarships for Admitted Students > $200, 000

Admissions Tom Robertson, Ed. D November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 22

Admissions Tom Robertson, Ed. D November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 22

Admission Requirements • Pharmacy pre-reqs • General education coursework required by UF or AA

Admission Requirements • Pharmacy pre-reqs • General education coursework required by UF or AA degree • PCAT (http: //pcatweb. info/) • Foreign language requirement • Holistic admissions https: //admissions. pharmacy. ufl. edu/

Pre-Pharmacy Course Requirements • Chemistry • Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/labs –

Pre-Pharmacy Course Requirements • Chemistry • Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/labs – Gen Chem I and II w/labs – Organic Chemistry I and II w/labs • Mathematics – Biochemistry – Analytical Geometry with Calculus I • Biology – Statistics – Biology I and II w/labs – Microbiology

Application Process • Step 1: Pharm. CAS (http: //www. pharmcas. org/) – PCAT scores

Application Process • Step 1: Pharm. CAS (http: //www. pharmcas. org/) – PCAT scores – Official Transcripts – Two letters of recommendation • Step 2: University of Florida – After invited for interview, complete online application for UF – http: //www. admissions. ufl. edu/apply/professional • Deadline for Fall 2019 applications is Feb 1, 2019 – The earlier the better! – Early Decision! – Admission to preferred campus more likely prior to Dec 31.

Request the Info Session Slide Set • If you would like access to these

Request the Info Session Slide Set • If you would like access to these slides, please go to: • https: //admissions. pharmacy. ufl. edu/ • Select “Why UF Pharmacy” and then on left, click on ‘Information Sessions. ”

Pharmacist Panel • Jason Powell • Lindsey Childs-Kean • Teresa Cavanaugh November 1, 2020

Pharmacist Panel • Jason Powell • Lindsey Childs-Kean • Teresa Cavanaugh November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 27

Student Life Panel • • • Victoria Grusauskas (1 PD) Solmaz Karimi (2 PD)

Student Life Panel • • • Victoria Grusauskas (1 PD) Solmaz Karimi (2 PD) Hemita Bhagwandass (1 PD) An Phan (1 PD) Keegan Mc. Cauley (1 PD) November 1, 2020 Lecture Topic 28

Contact Information • www. admissions. pharmacy. ufl. edu • Phone – 352 -273 -6217

Contact Information • www. admissions. pharmacy. ufl. edu • Phone – 352 -273 -6217 • Dr. Teresa Cavanaugh– Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (TCavanaugh@cop. ufl. edu) • Dr. Tom Robertson – Associate Director, Admissions and Recruiting (tarob@cop. ufl. edu) • Wanda Washington – Academic Advisor for UF students (wanda@cop. ufl. edu) • Mary Beth Yokomi – Admissions Officer (Yokomi@cop. ufl. edu)

Are you ready to be a Gator RPh?

Are you ready to be a Gator RPh?

Making Yourself Competitive for Pharmacy School Admission Teresa M. Cavanaugh, Pharm. D, MS, BCPS

Making Yourself Competitive for Pharmacy School Admission Teresa M. Cavanaugh, Pharm. D, MS, BCPS Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Clinical Associate Professor

Objectives • Identify characteristics important for being a pharmacist • Describe ways that you

Objectives • Identify characteristics important for being a pharmacist • Describe ways that you can demonstrate these characteristics in your pharmacy school application

What are we looking for?

What are we looking for?

A Pharmacist in the Making

A Pharmacist in the Making

Holistic Admissions Process Flexible You and the Profession of Pharmacy Individualized Experiences Attributes Academic

Holistic Admissions Process Flexible You and the Profession of Pharmacy Individualized Experiences Attributes Academic Metrics

Characteristics of a Good Pharmacist • Communication skills • Conscientiousness • Interpersonal skills •

Characteristics of a Good Pharmacist • Communication skills • Conscientiousness • Interpersonal skills • Counseling skills • Leadership skills • Scientific aptitude • Analytic skills • Interest in continuing education • A good memory • Computer skills http: //pharmacyschools. com/resources/top-10 -qualities-of-a-great-pharmacist

How Do You Demonstrate You Have Those Skills? • Take a few minutes to

How Do You Demonstrate You Have Those Skills? • Take a few minutes to discuss some ideas with your neighbor

Communication, Interpersonal, Counseling Skills • Application Essays • Emails, phone calls • Interview –

Communication, Interpersonal, Counseling Skills • Application Essays • Emails, phone calls • Interview – Behaviorally based questions • Presentations • Letters of recommendation

Leadership and Conscientiousness • Academic metrics • Organization involvement – – Member Active member

Leadership and Conscientiousness • Academic metrics • Organization involvement – – Member Active member Leader Position • Letters of Recommendation

Analytic Skills and Scientific Aptitude • Degree • GPA and Science GPA • Research

Analytic Skills and Scientific Aptitude • Degree • GPA and Science GPA • Research Projects

A Good Memory and Computer Skills • Grades/Degree • Rigorous classes • Quality School

A Good Memory and Computer Skills • Grades/Degree • Rigorous classes • Quality School

Interest in Continuous Education • How will we know? • You will tell us.

Interest in Continuous Education • How will we know? • You will tell us.

Other Attributes That Will Help You Be Successful at UF • Pharmacy experience •

Other Attributes That Will Help You Be Successful at UF • Pharmacy experience • Ability to work on teams • Self-discipline • Perseverance • Altruism

Bringing It All Together • Do well in school • Get involved in organizations

Bringing It All Together • Do well in school • Get involved in organizations – Become a leader • Donate your time • Get pharmacy experience • Seek out research or project opportunities • Spend time on your application – Have someone proofread for you

Making Yourself Competitive for Pharmacy School Admission Teresa M. Cavanaugh, Pharm. D, MS, BCPS

Making Yourself Competitive for Pharmacy School Admission Teresa M. Cavanaugh, Pharm. D, MS, BCPS Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Clinical Associate Professor